# center stage (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover center stage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tharoor Welcomes Gor’s Jammu and Kashmir Remark](https://www.considerable.com/tharoor-welcomes-gors-jammu-and-kashmir-remark/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has welcomed Sergio Gor’s description of Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India,” calling the statement a positive recognition of India’s position. The brief response drew attention because comments on Jammu and Kashmir carry diplomatic weight. India views the region’s constitutional status as an internal matter, while Pakistan disputes \[…\] The post… ## [Silver Gains Attention as Inflation Hedge](https://www.considerable.com/silver-gains-attention-as-inflation-hedge/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ Renewed concern about rising prices is prompting investors to consider silver as a possible shield against inflation. The case rests on the metal’s limited supply, long history as an asset, and industrial demand. Yet silver can be volatile, and adding it to a portfolio does not guarantee protection from higher consumer prices. An investment commentator \[…\] The post Silver Gains Attention as… ## [Prime Video Adds Oscar Winners in August](https://www.considerable.com/prime-video-adds-oscar-winners-in-august/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Sanders · Considerable_ Prime Video expanded its August movie lineup with several Oscar-winning films, led by a Michelle Williams drama and a 1990s black comedy. The additions give subscribers access to acclaimed work across sharply different genres. The streaming service described the new selections as movie “masterpieces,” signaling a focus on prestige films rather than recent blockbusters. Exact \[…\] The post Prime… ## [Trump Administration Seeks Informant’s Deportation](https://www.considerable.com/trump-administration-seeks-informants-deportation/) _2026-08-21 · Kaityn Mills · Considerable_ The Trump administration is seeking to deport a self-described CIA spy who received permission to live in the United States after helping convict terrorists. The case places national security cooperation against the administration’s immigration enforcement goals. Few details about the person, court proceedings, or grounds for removal have been disclosed. Still, the effort raises an \[…\] The post… ## [Kitchen Undercover Premieres July 28](https://www.considerable.com/kitchen-undercover-premieres-july-28/) _2026-08-21 · Michelle Vueges · Considerable_ Chef Antonia Lofaso will step into struggling restaurants when Kitchen Undercover premieres July 28, offering urgent help to businesses nearing collapse. The series pairs Lofaso with sous-chef Nestor Milian. Together, they will work to rescue eateries facing poor public feedback and serious operating pressure. The featured restaurants are described as being “one more bad review \[…\] The post… ## [Asian Shares Fall as Oil Fuels Inflation](https://www.considerable.com/asian-shares-fall-as-oil-fuels-inflation/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Sanders · Considerable_ Asian shares declined in the latest trading session as rising oil prices renewed inflation concerns and weakened demand for riskier assets. The losses showed how energy costs can quickly affect markets across the region, from major exporters to economies that depend heavily on imported fuel. The market pressure reflects two linked worries. Costlier oil can \[…\] The post Asian Shares Fall as Oil… ## [Kyrgios Faces Reported Suspension After Cocaine Test](https://www.considerable.com/kyrgios-faces-reported-suspension-after-cocaine-test/) _2026-08-20 · Kaityn Mills · Considerable_ Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has reportedly been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca. The reported action would prevent him from competing while tennis authorities review the result and determine whether anti-doping rules were broken. Key details remain unconfirmed, including the tournament date, the testing authority, and the… ## [Falling Yen Raises Economic Questions for Canada](https://www.considerable.com/falling-yen-raises-economic-questions-for-canada/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ A weaker Japanese yen could reshape trade, travel and investment ties with Canada, while adding pressure to Japan’s economy and financial markets. The yen matters because Japan is a major economy, exporter and source of international investment. Sharp currency moves can affect prices far outside the country, including the cost of Japanese goods sold in \[…\] The post Falling Yen Raises Economic… ## [Trump Moves to Repeal Forest Protections](https://www.considerable.com/trump-moves-to-repeal-forest-protections/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle Vueges · Considerable_ The Trump administration is moving to end a 25-year-old federal rule that restricts logging, road construction, and development in national forests. The plan has prompted strong opposition from environmental groups across the United States. The proposed repeal targets the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. That policy limits road building and timber harvesting across about 58.5 \[…\] The post… ## [UBS Portfolio Manager Weighs Earnings Growth](https://www.considerable.com/ubs-portfolio-manager-weighs-earnings-growth/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ Corporate earnings growth took center stage as UBS Managing Director Jason Katz discussed the issue during an appearance on “Varney & Co.” The senior portfolio manager offered a market-focused view at a time when investors are closely testing company profits against share prices and economic conditions. Katz’s focus on earnings reflects a central question for \[…\] The post UBS Portfolio Manager… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CURHJkenyRhy) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Woman’s Delayed Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Raises Alarm](https://www.considerable.com/womans-delayed-ovarian-cancer-diagnosis-raises-alarm/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Sanders · Considerable_ Cydnie Malone said doctors linked her worsening bloating, pain and nausea to other conditions for nearly two years before diagnosing stage 4 ovarian cancer. Her account raises concerns about how persistent symptoms are assessed, especially when they resemble more common health problems. Malone reported that clinicians repeatedly attributed her symptoms to irritable bowel syndrome, known \[…\] The… ## [Jordyn Woods Questions Ozempic Weight-Loss Trend](https://www.considerable.com/jordyn-woods-questions-ozempic-weight-loss-trend/) _2026-08-19 · Joe Sanders · Considerable_ Jordyn Woods has raised concerns about Ozempic’s growing use for weight loss, arguing that the trend may represent “a few steps back” for body acceptance. Woods shared her position during a candid interview about the prescription drug’s rising popularity. Her comments add a public voice to a wider debate involving health, beauty standards, and access \[…\] The post Jordyn Woods Questions Ozempic… ## [Sequoia Leads $1 Billion Valar Round](https://www.considerable.com/sequoia-leads-1-billion-valar-round/) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ Sequoia Capital has led a $1 billion funding round for Valar Atomics Inc., giving the nuclear startup fresh capital to move from small-reactor demonstrations into production. The financing marks a major test of investor confidence in advanced nuclear energy. It also shifts attention to whether Valar can turn reactor trials into repeatable, commercially viable manufacturing. \[…\] The post Sequoia… ## [Star to Receive Immigrant Family Advocacy Honor](https://www.considerable.com/star-to-receive-immigrant-family-advocacy-honor/) _2026-08-19 · Michelle Vueges · Considerable_ A star will be honored on Aug. 29 for raising awareness about immigrant families separated and later reunited. The recognition places public attention on families whose experiences can continue long after reunification. The event’s location, the recipient’s identity, and the presenting organization have not been disclosed. Still, the stated reason for the award signals a \[…\] The post Star to… ## [Coram and Webster Review Friday’s Market](https://www.considerable.com/coram-and-webster-review-fridays-market/) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Dubbs · Considerable_ Friday’s market action took center stage as Alissa Coram and Mike Webster reviewed the trading session and identified stocks that investors should watch. The discussion, presented through Stock Market Today, focused on recent price moves and the signals they may offer. The review gave market participants a timely framework for assessing conditions before the next \[…\] The post Coram and Webster… ## [XX: Beautiful Hunter](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/xx-beautiful-hunter-alt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=xx-beautiful-hunter-alt) _2026-08-18 · Pieter-Jan Van Haecke · easternkicks.com_ A pleasing entry of erotic cinema that proves, once more, that the genre is more than mere smut… “Father, I can smell your cologne.” While Nikkatsu’s turn to soft-erotic production (Roman Porno) chased many of the staff-members away, this choice allowed Masaru Konuma to finally realize his dream of becoming a director and become, as \[…\] The post XX: Beautiful Hunter first appeared on… ## [The Invincible Eight](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/the-invincible-eight-alt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-invincible-eight-alt) _2026-08-14 · Brendan Davis · easternkicks.com_ Lo Wei delivers in this gripping ensemble… The Invincible Eight is a 1971 Golden Harvest Productions movie directed by Lo Wei. It stars Nora Miao, Tang Ching, Angela Mao, Paul Chang Chung, Lee Kwan, James Tin Chuen, Lydia Shum, Pai Ying, Patrick Tse Yin and Han Ying-Chieh. The film is about a group of eight \[…\] The post The Invincible Eight first appeared on easternkicks.com . ## [Teketeke](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/teketeke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teketeke) _2026-08-13 · James Mudge · easternkicks.com_ The ghost of a girl cut in half by a train haunts an overpass in this 2009 Kōji Shiraishi J-horror… One of the hardest working and most prolific Japanese horror directors of the last few decades, Kōji Shiraishi has around 100 credits to his name, covering every subgenre imaginable, from found footage to ghosts, curses \[…\] The post Teketeke first appeared on easternkicks.com . ## [Mala](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/mala/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mala) _2026-08-12 · Niina Doherty · easternkicks.com_ An irresistible mess of island cults, black‑magic glow‑ups, and nonsensical plot points… Every now and then you come across a film which is almost impossible to rate. It is not because they are so mediocre that there is simply nothing to say about them, but because the rating could really go either way; you could \[…\] The post Mala first appeared on easternkicks.com . ## [Center Stage](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/center-stage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=center-stage) _2026-08-11 · Yasmine Chan · easternkicks.com_ Chinese silent film icon Ruan Lingyu was not afraid of death; her only fear was malicious gossip… “Is it advantageous for a movie star to vanish at the peak of her brilliance?” Reflecting on the life and death of China’s most brilliant silent film star, actor Tony Leung Ka-fai poses the question in Stanley Kwan‘s \[…\] The post Center Stage first appeared on easternkicks.com . ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/56lHe5ywaTia) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [When You Open the Door](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/when-you-open-the-door/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-you-open-the-door) _2026-08-10 · Sara Domenicano · easternkicks.com_ Female awakening takes the shape of a werewolf… Eriko Katagiri arrives at the Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 with her debut feature, When You Open the Door, a strange and surreal account of how an apparently ordinary, quiet young woman, Miki (Serena Motola), slowly and irreversibly embraces her transformation into a wolf. Set in contemporary \[…\] The post When You Open the Door first… ## [Lady Is the Boss](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/lady-is-the-boss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lady-is-the-boss) _2026-08-07 · Wally Adams · easternkicks.com_ Cute. Just cute. Even with many genre giants under a legendary director that’s all this really is — or needs!… Hseih Yun (Lau Kar-Leung), sifu (master) of Wah Chiang Martial Arts School, peacefully teaches his students (Gordon Liu, Hsiao Ho, Wong Yu, Robert Mak, David Cheung) their great traditions. Upon a government demolition order for \[…\] The post Lady Is the Boss first appeared on… ## [Face to Face](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/face-to-face/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=face-to-face) _2026-08-06 · James Mudge · easternkicks.com_ Stephen Fung stars in this oddball 2002 Hong Kong Japan co-production based on an Edogawa Ranpo novel… Though it’s remained fairly obscure since its original release back in 2002, Face to Face makes for an intriguing proposition, being a Hong Kong-Japan co-production and being based on a novel by acclaimed mystery and suspense writer Edogawa \[…\] The post Face to Face first appeared on… ## [My Sassy Girl](https://www.easternkicks.com/reviews/my-sassy-girl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-sassy-girl) _2026-08-05 · Sara Domenicano · easternkicks.com_ Twenty-five years later, does Korea’s sassiest rom-com still hold up?… In 2001, South Korea was still living with the aftermath of the IMF crisis, and it was precisely during those years that the so-called yopki culture took hold: bizarre, over-the-top antics that, within a few years, shifted from a negative connotation to becoming synonymous with \[…\] The post My Sassy Girl first appeared on… ## [Stanley Kwan interview: “I’m happy that after 35 years people are still watching Center Stage”](https://www.easternkicks.com/features/stanley-kwan-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stanley-kwan-interview) _2026-08-04 · Andrew Heskins · easternkicks.com_ With Center Stage returning to theatres in 4K, we look back at the genre-bending biopic with its director… Center Stage (1991) chronicles the life of Chinese silent cinema icon Ruan Lingyu, a supernova who blazed across the screen before tragically departing at just 24 years old. Director Stanley Kwan constructs an irreverent and genre-defying film \[…\] The post Stanley Kwan interview: “I’m happy…